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Gill - Wikipedia Gills or gill-like organs, located in different parts of the body, are found in various groups of aquatic animals, including molluscs, crustaceans, xiphosurans, aquatic insects, polychaetes and most aquatic vertebrates (fish and amphibian tadpoles)
How Do Gills Work? | Function, Oxygen Uptake, Fish | Britannica Gills help aquatic animals breathe by allowing gases to move between water and blood Their feathery, branched structure is filled with superficial blood vessels, which gives them a large surface area for this exchange
How Do Gills Work? - American Oceans Gills are respiratory organs found in aquatic animals, including fish, sharks, lampreys, and hagfish They are responsible for extracting oxygen from water, which is then used to sustain the animal’s metabolism
Understanding Gills: Structure, Function, and Impact Gills consist of specialized tissue that facilitates gas exchange, primarily oxygen absorption from water and expulsion of carbon dioxide The main structural elements include filaments, lamellae, and a supporting framework that varies across species
How Do Gills Work: A Fish’s Underwater Breathing Explained Gills work by passing water over thin sheets of tissue that absorb dissolved oxygen and release carbon dioxide As fish swim, water flows into their mouths and out through the gills
Gills - (Honors Biology) - Vocab, Definition, Explanations | Fiveable Gills are typically located on either side of the head in fish and consist of thin filaments that increase the surface area for gas exchange Fish use a process called buccal pumping to move water over their gills, allowing them to extract dissolved oxygen efficiently as water flows through
Gill | Fish, Aquatic, Oxygen | Britannica The gills may be enclosed in cavities, through which the water is often forcibly pumped, or they may project from the body into the water What is so unique about the axolotl? Axolotls are kind of the Peter Pan of salamanders
How do gills work? - The Institute for Environmental Research and Education How Gills Work: Unlocking the Secrets of Aquatic Respiration How do gills work? Gills facilitate gas exchange in aquatic animals by extracting dissolved oxygen from water and releasing carbon dioxide, allowing them to breathe underwater and sustain life This vital process occurs through specialized structures with a large surface area, maximizing oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide release